Dustin Hoffman Says Filming ‘The Graduate’ Was a ‘Terrible Experience’ and Director Mike Nichols Made Katharine Ross Slap Him 27 Times for a Scene He ‘Didn’t Even Use’
⟶ Dustin Hoffman stated that filming the movie 'The Graduate' was a 'terrible experience.' He claims director Mike Nichols had actress Katharine Ross slap him 27 times for a scene that was ultimately not used.
Why it matters
This sheds light on the difficult working conditions and creative decisions made during the filming of a well-known and iconic movie. It suggests potential conflict between the director and lead actor regarding the filming process.